Fig and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
13.80 g
34
Fiber
2.90 g
21
4.30 g
13
Sugar
16.30 g
5
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
4.70 mg
26
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.37 mg
30
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
Not Available
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Red
Inside Color
Pink
Red
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Western Asia
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Russia
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
France
Germany
Top Exporter
Turkey
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Moraceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Ficus
Ribes
Species
Ficus carica
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Mulberry
Saxifrage
Difference Between Fig and Red Currant
We might think that Fig and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Red Currant with peel is 74.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Red Currant belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Fig and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
